Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings.&nbsp;

Tom Blundell was not out 47 and Glenn Phillips on 32 when bad light forced an early end to play in Galle after debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took three top-order wickets.

Devon Conway, battling to save both his team and his place in the side, joined forces with former captain Kane Williamson in a dogged 97-run partnership for the second wicket.&nbsp;

De Silva lured Conway, who had made 61 off 62 balls, into a drive towards the vacant deep cover boundary that was caught by Dinesh Chandimal in a spectacular backward running catch.

Williamson, the world's second-ranked batsman behind England's Joe Root, departed when he misjudged a shot off Peiris, with Ramesh Mendis grabbing a tumbling catch at long-on.&nbsp;

Tom Latham had been the first wicket to fall after the follow-on was enforced just before lunch, caught by Pathum Nissanka for a duck at short leg off Peiris, who earlier had taken three first-innings wickets.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka declared Friday on a mammoth 602-5 for in their first innings then spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took 6-42 for his ninth five-wicket haul as the visitors failed to get to three figures.

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Jayasuriya will need to dismiss all five remaining New Zealand batsmen to equal the record for fastest bowler to 100 Test wickets, held since 1896 by England's George Lohmann who reached the milestone in his 16th Test.

Resuming at a precarious 22-2 in their first innings, New Zealand's batsmen barely put up a fight and their highest partnership was the 20 added by last pair Mitchell Santner, who top scored with 29, and William O'Rourke (two).&nbsp;

Captain de Silva took five catches at first slip to tie the record for most in a Test innings by a non-wicketkeeper, a milestone shared with 15 others.

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Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings.

Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings. Tom Blundell was not out 47 and Glenn Phillips on 32 when bad light forced an early end to play in Galle after debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took three top-order wickets. Devon Conway, battling to save both his team and his place in the side, joined forces with former captain Kane Williamson in a dogged 97-run partnership for the second wicket. De Silva lured Conway, who had made 61 off 62 balls, into a drive towards the vacant deep cover boundary that was caught by Dinesh Chandimal in a spectacular backward running catch. Williamson, the world's second-ranked batsman behind England's Joe Root, departed when he misjudged a shot off Peiris, with Ramesh Mendis grabbing a tumbling catch at long-on. Tom Latham had been the first wicket to fall after the follow-on was enforced just before lunch, caught by Pathum Nissanka for a duck at short leg off Peiris, who earlier had taken three first-innings wickets. Sri Lanka declared Friday on a mammoth 602-5 for in their first innings then spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took 6-42 for his ninth five-wicket haul as the visitors failed to get to three figures. ALSO READ | WADA appeals Court of Arbitration for Sport in Jannik Sinner doping case, seeks ban of up to two years Jayasuriya will need to dismiss all five remaining New Zealand batsmen to equal the record for fastest bowler to 100 Test wickets, held since 1896 by England's George Lohmann who reached the milestone in his 16th Test. Resuming at a precarious 22-2 in their first innings, New Zealand's batsmen barely put up a fight and their highest partnership was the 20 added by last pair Mitchell Santner, who top scored with 29, and William O'Rourke (two). Captain de Silva took five catches at first slip to tie the record for most in a Test innings by a non-wicketkeeper, a milestone shared with 15 others. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SL vs NZ: Hosts scent series victory as New Zealand end day at 199/5 after follow-on

International MMA champion Sangram Singh is excited to announce that he plans and wants to focus on winning the World Championship in MMA. Being India's first male wrestler to win his exciting MMA debut over Pakistani fighter Ali Raza Nasir in 93 kg, Fit India icon and Commonwealth Heavyweight wrestling champion is eager to drop to 83 kg where he feels his speed and agility will give him an advantage.

“I feel that moving to the 83 kg category will allow me to showcase my strengths even more effectively,” Singh stated. “I’m ready to take on this challenge and prove I can compete at the highest level.”

Despite winning his recent MMA debut, Singh still receives criticism over his fighting style, as the International MMA champion shares, “People say I’m not in the right age bracket for success, but I believe that passion and dedication are what truly matter in this sport,” he emphasized.

“I’ve heard comments about kicks not working or how I might break my jaw, but those opinions only fuel my determination. I’m here to redefine what’s possible in MMA," added Sangram Singh.

Sangram Singh also reflected on how age is no barrier to success in MMA and the sport’s power to inspire youth, "Age is just a number— what truly defines us is our passion and determination. MMA is not only about physical strength but also about discipline and resilience, qualities that inspire the youth to push beyond their limits and achieve greatness."

With a background as a Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, Sangram Singh’s recent win against Ali Raza Nasir highlighted his tenacity and strategic fighting style, earning him recognition and respect within the MMA community. “Winning my debut fight was just the beginning,” said Singh. “I’m ready to take on the challenge of winning the World Championship in MMA. It’s time to prove myself and show what I’m capable of.”

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Singh’s commitment to his training is evident, as he continually pushes himself to excel in various martial arts disciplines. His relentless work ethic has garnered attention from international organizations eager to sign him, recognizing the potential he brings to the octagon.

“I’m grateful for the interest in international events. It’s a testament to the hard work I’ve put in, and I’m excited to seize the opportunities ahead,” Singh remarked.

As he prepares for future competitions, Singh is focused on refining his technique and strategy. “Every drop of sweat in training brings me one step closer to my dream. I’m excited for the opportunity to face world-class opponents and compete harder for winning my dream of winning the World Championship in MMA,” he stated.

“I believe that no matter the challenges, a true fighter finds a way to rise,” remarked Sangram Singh.

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International MMA champion Sangram Singh is excited to announce that he plans and wants to focus on winning the World Championship in MMA. Being India's first male wrestler to win his exciting MMA debut over Pakistani fighter Ali Raza Nasir in 93 kg, Fit India icon and Commonwealth Heavyweight wrestling champion is eager to drop to 83 kg where he feels his speed and agility will give him an advantage.

International MMA champion Sangram Singh is excited to announce that he plans and wants to focus on winning the World Championship in MMA. Being India's first male wrestler to win his exciting MMA debut over Pakistani fighter Ali Raza Nasir in 93 kg, Fit India icon and Commonwealth Heavyweight wrestling champion is eager to drop to 83 kg where he feels his speed and agility will give him an advantage. “I feel that moving to the 83 kg category will allow me to showcase my strengths even more effectively,” Singh stated. “I’m ready to take on this challenge and prove I can compete at the highest level.” Despite winning his recent MMA debut, Singh still receives criticism over his fighting style, as the International MMA champion shares, “People say I’m not in the right age bracket for success, but I believe that passion and dedication are what truly matter in this sport,” he emphasized. “I’ve heard comments about kicks not working or how I might break my jaw, but those opinions only fuel my determination. I’m here to redefine what’s possible in MMA," added Sangram Singh. Sangram Singh also reflected on how age is no barrier to success in MMA and the sport’s power to inspire youth, "Age is just a number— what truly defines us is our passion and determination. MMA is not only about physical strength but also about discipline and resilience, qualities that inspire the youth to push beyond their limits and achieve greatness." With a background as a Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, Sangram Singh’s recent win against Ali Raza Nasir highlighted his tenacity and strategic fighting style, earning him recognition and respect within the MMA community. “Winning my debut fight was just the beginning,” said Singh. “I’m ready to take on the challenge of winning the World Championship in MMA. It’s time to prove myself and show what I’m capable of.” ALSO READ | IND vs BAN, 2nd Test: Second day called off with no play due to consistent rain and wet outfield Singh’s commitment to his training is evident, as he continually pushes himself to excel in various martial arts disciplines. His relentless work ethic has garnered attention from international organizations eager to sign him, recognizing the potential he brings to the octagon. “I’m grateful for the interest in international events. It’s a testament to the hard work I’ve put in, and I’m excited to seize the opportunities ahead,” Singh remarked. As he prepares for future competitions, Singh is focused on refining his technique and strategy. “Every drop of sweat in training brings me one step closer to my dream. I’m excited for the opportunity to face world-class opponents and compete harder for winning my dream of winning the World Championship in MMA,” he stated. “I believe that no matter the challenges, a true fighter finds a way to rise,” remarked Sangram Singh. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'I can compete at the highest level': MMA champion Sangram Singh hungry for more success

Jannik Sinner’s 2024 has taken yet another unexpected turn after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed for up to two years of ban for the Italian tennis star on Saturday (Sep 28). The Italian won the Australian Open and the US Open but was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons as he tested positive twice for traces of the banned substance clostebol in March. Despite the case, he avoided a ban from the ATP and would later win the US Open in September.

<h2>WADA seeks ban for Sinner</h2>

"It is WADA's view that the finding of 'no fault or negligence' was not correct under the applicable rules," it said in a statement.

"WADA is seeking a period of ineligibility of between one and two years," it added.

<h2>What is the incident?</h2>

In March, Sinner tested positive for the steroid clostebol, a banned substance used to build muscle. However, he clarified that one of his team members used the substances on his own hand before treating him, thereby passing the substance through hand-to-hand contact. The team members were later fired by Sinner which saw him get into trouble.

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While nothing is concrete on the ban issue, Sinner will aim to add one more feather to his already impressive cap with the ATP World Tour final on the horizon. With the finals taking place in November as the World No. 1 he is already in the pot for the final.

During his run to the Grand Slam wins in Australia and New York he beat the likes of Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. He beat Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open final and the quarterfinal of the US Open. Djokovic on the other hand was defeated in the semifinal of the Australian Open and became only the eighth tennis player to beat the Serbian star in the inaugural Grand Slam of the year.

Jannik Sinner’s 2024 has taken yet another unexpected turn after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed for up to two years of ban for the Italian tennis star on Saturday (Sep 28).

Jannik Sinner’s 2024 has taken yet another unexpected turn after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed for up to two years of ban for the Italian tennis star on Saturday (Sep 28). The Italian won the Australian Open and the US Open but was in the headlines for all the wrong reasons as he tested positive twice for traces of the banned substance clostebol in March. Despite the case, he avoided a ban from the ATP and would later win the US Open in September. WADA seeks ban for Sinner "It is WADA's view that the finding of 'no fault or negligence' was not correct under the applicable rules," it said in a statement. "WADA is seeking a period of ineligibility of between one and two years," it added. What is the incident? In March, Sinner tested positive for the steroid clostebol, a banned substance used to build muscle. However, he clarified that one of his team members used the substances on his own hand before treating him, thereby passing the substance through hand-to-hand contact. The team members were later fired by Sinner which saw him get into trouble. ALSO READ | Musheer Khan, brother of India batter Sarfaraz, set to miss Irani Trophy after road accident While nothing is concrete on the ban issue, Sinner will aim to add one more feather to his already impressive cap with the ATP World Tour final on the horizon. With the finals taking place in November as the World No. 1 he is already in the pot for the final. During his run to the Grand Slam wins in Australia and New York he beat the likes of Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. He beat Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open final and the quarterfinal of the US Open. Djokovic on the other hand was defeated in the semifinal of the Australian Open and became only the eighth tennis player to beat the Serbian star in the inaugural Grand Slam of the year.

WADA appeals Court of Arbitration for Sport in Jannik Sinner doping case, seeks ban of up to two years

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed Son Heung-min is fighting to prove his fitness for Sunday's clash with Manchester United.

Son limped off with a hamstring injury in the 71st minute of Thursday's 3-0 win against Qarabag in the Europa League.

Postecoglou was uncertain about the extent of his captain's injury immediately after the Qarabag tie.

But he said on Friday that the South Korea forward wants to train on Saturday to show he is ready to feature in the Premier League showdown at Old Trafford.

"Fair to say the boys are fairly tired, the ones who put in a shift. Apart from Sonny, everybody is okay," Postecoglou told reporters.

"Sonny, I don't think is too bad. He wants to train tomorrow and we will see how it goes and make a decision from there. We have another day up our sleeve to give him every chance."

If Son is unable to recover in time, Postecoglou has several options on the left wing, including Sweden international Dejan Kulusevski.

Germany's Timo Werner replaced Son on Thursday, while 17-year-old attacker Mikey Moore could be handed a full debut.

"Timo and Mikey can certainly come into the frame. We have Kulusevski who can play wide as well so we've got some options there, but firstly we'll see how Sonny is," Postecoglou said.

Son's long-term future in north London was thrown into the spotlight earlier this week after he said no talks over a new contract had taken place with the Tottenham hierarchy.

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Son's current deal expires next year but Tottenham hold the option to extend his contract by a further year and reportedly plan to activate that clause.

Postecoglou made it clear he wants the 32-year-old to stay, with Son into his 10th season at the club he joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015.

"I don't always have the final say but certainly I like to think my input is significant on it," he said.

"I think it is part of a broader discussion around Sonny but the way he is performing and leading the club at the moment, I certainly want him to stick around for a while."

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed Son Heung-min is fighting to prove his fitness for Sunday's clash with Manchester United. Son limped off with a hamstring injury in the 71st minute of Thursday's 3-0 win against Qarabag in the Europa League.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed Son Heung-min is fighting to prove his fitness for Sunday's clash with Manchester United. Son limped off with a hamstring injury in the 71st minute of Thursday's 3-0 win against Qarabag in the Europa League. Postecoglou was uncertain about the extent of his captain's injury immediately after the Qarabag tie. But he said on Friday that the South Korea forward wants to train on Saturday to show he is ready to feature in the Premier League showdown at Old Trafford. "Fair to say the boys are fairly tired, the ones who put in a shift. Apart from Sonny, everybody is okay," Postecoglou told reporters. "Sonny, I don't think is too bad. He wants to train tomorrow and we will see how it goes and make a decision from there. We have another day up our sleeve to give him every chance." If Son is unable to recover in time, Postecoglou has several options on the left wing, including Sweden international Dejan Kulusevski. Germany's Timo Werner replaced Son on Thursday, while 17-year-old attacker Mikey Moore could be handed a full debut. "Timo and Mikey can certainly come into the frame. We have Kulusevski who can play wide as well so we've got some options there, but firstly we'll see how Sonny is," Postecoglou said. Son's long-term future in north London was thrown into the spotlight earlier this week after he said no talks over a new contract had taken place with the Tottenham hierarchy. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour Son's current deal expires next year but Tottenham hold the option to extend his contract by a further year and reportedly plan to activate that clause. Postecoglou made it clear he wants the 32-year-old to stay, with Son into his 10th season at the club he joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015. "I don't always have the final say but certainly I like to think my input is significant on it," he said. "I think it is part of a broader discussion around Sonny but the way he is performing and leading the club at the moment, I certainly want him to stick around for a while." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Spurs skipper Son in race to recover from injury for Man Utd clash

Australia could have a huge injury scare in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India after Cameron Green was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England. According to a statement released by Cricket Australia on Friday (Sep 27), Green has suffered from a back injury which could see him miss the start of the five-match Test series against India starting in Perth on November 22. Green suffered an injury in the third ODI in Durham, where he bowled a spell of sustained short balls, and will undergo further assessment on returning home to understand the full extent of the injury.

<h2>Green likely to miss start of BGT</h2>

"Cameron Green has sustained a back injury and will play no further part in the ODI tour of England," a Cricket Australia statement said. "Scans in London overnight revealed the injury after Green reported soreness following the third ODI against England in Durham. He will return home for further assessment where his return to play management plan will be determined."

Green is one of the most important members of the Australia squad and has played a key role in the side’s dominance in both red-ball and white-ball format. Green comes as a utility option in the side who can both bat and bowl. In his 28 Test matches for the side, he scored 1377 runs and scalped 35 wickets. During that period he has also scored two hundreds and one five-for which proves his worth to the side.

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The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

<h2>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule</h2>

1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth

2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide

3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane

4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne

5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

Australia could have a huge injury scare in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India after Cameron Green was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England.

Australia could have a huge injury scare in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India after Cameron Green was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England. According to a statement released by Cricket Australia on Friday (Sep 27), Green has suffered from a back injury which could see him miss the start of the five-match Test series against India starting in Perth on November 22. Green suffered an injury in the third ODI in Durham, where he bowled a spell of sustained short balls, and will undergo further assessment on returning home to understand the full extent of the injury. Green likely to miss start of BGT "Cameron Green has sustained a back injury and will play no further part in the ODI tour of England," a Cricket Australia statement said. "Scans in London overnight revealed the injury after Green reported soreness following the third ODI against England in Durham. He will return home for further assessment where his return to play management plan will be determined." Green is one of the most important members of the Australia squad and has played a key role in the side’s dominance in both red-ball and white-ball format. Green comes as a utility option in the side who can both bat and bowl. In his 28 Test matches for the side, he scored 1377 runs and scalped 35 wickets. During that period he has also scored two hundreds and one five-for which proves his worth to the side. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India tour of Australia) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth 2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cameron Green likely to miss start of India series in massive injury blow to Aussies

It was a landmark day for Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis after he scored an unbeaten 182 against New Zealand on Day 2 of the Galle Test on Friday (Sep 27). Mendis, who is playing in his seventh Test match for Sri Lanka went level with the great Don Bradman for the fastest 1000 Test runs in the format. At Stumps on Day 2, New Zealand closed at 22/2 in 14 overs while Sri Lanka earlier declared at 602/5 with three centurions in their ranks.

<h2>Kamindu Mendis joins Don Bradman’s elite club</h2>

Having scored his fifth hundred in the year he overtook Joe Root for most runs in the calendar year. However, his biggest achievement was going level with Bradman for the fewest innings taken to complete 1000 Test runs. It took him 13 innings to level with Bradman and now sits second on the honorary list after Everton Weekes.

Mendis made his debut in the Test format in July 2022 against Australia and has since been an integral part of the side. He has also scored five hundreds during the same time making him the Asian player fastest to reach five Test hundreds in just 13 innings.

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<h2>Fastest to 1000 Test runs</h2>

Herbert Sutcliffe - 12 innings

Everton Weekes - 12 innings

Kamindu Mendis - 13 innings

Don Bradman - 13 innings

Vinod Kambli - 14 innings

<h2>Sri Lanka on top after Day 2</h2>

Having won the opening Test by 63 runs, New Zealand needed a good response to stay in the hunt for a comeback. However, those hopes were dashed after Kamindu Mendis’ hundreds were coupled with tons from Dinesh Chandimal (116) and Kusal Mendis (unbeaten 106). Interestingly, former captain Angelo Mathews narrowly missed out on a hundred having been dismissed for 88 by Glenn Phillips.

Phillips was the most successful Kiwi bowler having ended with figures of 141/3 while Tim Southee scalped one.

It was a landmark day for Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis after he scored an unbeaten 182 against New Zealand on Day 2 of the Galle Test on Friday (Sep 27). Mendis, who is playing in his seventh Test match for Sri Lanka went level with the great Don Bradman for the fastest 1000 Test runs in the format.

It was a landmark day for Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis after he scored an unbeaten 182 against New Zealand on Day 2 of the Galle Test on Friday (Sep 27). Mendis, who is playing in his seventh Test match for Sri Lanka went level with the great Don Bradman for the fastest 1000 Test runs in the format. At Stumps on Day 2, New Zealand closed at 22/2 in 14 overs while Sri Lanka earlier declared at 602/5 with three centurions in their ranks. Kamindu Mendis joins Don Bradman’s elite club Having scored his fifth hundred in the year he overtook Joe Root for most runs in the calendar year. However, his biggest achievement was going level with Bradman for the fewest innings taken to complete 1000 Test runs. It took him 13 innings to level with Bradman and now sits second on the honorary list after Everton Weekes. Mendis made his debut in the Test format in July 2022 against Australia and has since been an integral part of the side. He has also scored five hundreds during the same time making him the Asian player fastest to reach five Test hundreds in just 13 innings. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour Fastest to 1000 Test runs Herbert Sutcliffe - 12 innings Everton Weekes - 12 innings Kamindu Mendis - 13 innings Don Bradman - 13 innings Vinod Kambli - 14 innings Sri Lanka on top after Day 2 Having won the opening Test by 63 runs, New Zealand needed a good response to stay in the hunt for a comeback. However, those hopes were dashed after Kamindu Mendis’ hundreds were coupled with tons from Dinesh Chandimal (116) and Kusal Mendis (unbeaten 106). Interestingly, former captain Angelo Mathews narrowly missed out on a hundred having been dismissed for 88 by Glenn Phillips. Phillips was the most successful Kiwi bowler having ended with figures of 141/3 while Tim Southee scalped one.

SL vs NZ, 2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis joins Don Bradman in elite company after fifth Test century in 2024

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh did not go according to the plans for the visitors as rain played spoilsport on Day 1 of the contest. In a must-win contest to avoid the series defeat, Bangladesh lost three wickets on Day 1 with only 35 overs bowled. However, it was an off-field issue that raised eyebrows as Bangladesh’s popular mascot Tiger Roby was escorted by police from the stadium.

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<h2>Tiger Roby escorted from the stadium</h2>

In a video surfacing on the internet, Kanpur police were seen escorting the mascot from the stadium premises to the hospital. The video showed Kanpur police coming to the aid of the&nbsp;mascot as he was rushed. He was seen sitting on a chair while earlier footage showcased he was aided by guards to a safe place.

The mascot is famous for appearing in the Bangladesh cricket team’s matches in a tiger-like mask while also wearing a yellow tiger costume.

However, it was later cleared that he was not feeling well which led to his escort while no one had acted violently.&nbsp;

"I fell ill and the police brought me to the hospital and got me treated. Now I am feeling much better. My name is Robi and I have come from Bangladesh," Robi said.

<h2>What happened on Day 1?</h2>

Having won the toss after a delayed start to the match, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in 60 years to choose bowling. The Indian skipper’s decision proved to be worthy as they got the better of Zakir Hasan for a duck having faced 24 balls before heading back to the pavilion. Shadman Islam soon followed him as he was dismissed for 24 off 36 balls. The partnership of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) and Mominul Haque restructured the innings.

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Rain would again play its part as the umpires finally decided to call off Day 1 at 2:56 pm. At the Stumps on Day 1, Mominul Haque was batting on 40 while Mushfiqur Rahim was on 6 with Bangladesh on 107/3. Akash Deep scalped two wickets while Ashwin bagged one in a day-curtailed contest.

<h2>Ashwin breaks Kumble’s record</h2>

On the fifth ball of the 29th over, Ashwin scalped the wicket of Shanto which saw him write yet another chapter in his illustrious career. The veteran all-rounder now has 420 wickets in the Test format on Asian soil surpassing Kumble’s tally. In fact, only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan with 612 wickets has more success on Asian soil.

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh did not go according to the plans for the visitors as rain played spoilsport on Day 1 of the contest. In a must-win contest to avoid the series defeat, Bangladesh lost three wickets on Day 1 with only 35 overs bowled.

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh did not go according to the plans for the visitors as rain played spoilsport on Day 1 of the contest. In a must-win contest to avoid the series defeat, Bangladesh lost three wickets on Day 1 with only 35 overs bowled. However, it was an off-field issue that raised eyebrows as Bangladesh’s popular mascot Tiger Roby was escorted by police from the stadium. 🤡 Bangladeshi fan Tiger Roby - In Chennai he was openly shouting India=enemy, ICC=BCCI. - In Kanpur he abused Siraj Kanpur crowd had it enough and replied him in a language he understands. Now entire Bangladesh is playing victim card as usual. pic.twitter.com/A5go15Hmyn — Johns (@JohnyBravo183) September 27, 2024 × Tiger Roby escorted from the stadium In a video surfacing on the internet, Kanpur police were seen escorting the mascot from the stadium premises to the hospital. The video showed Kanpur police coming to the aid of the mascot as he was rushed. He was seen sitting on a chair while earlier footage showcased he was aided by guards to a safe place. The mascot is famous for appearing in the Bangladesh cricket team’s matches in a tiger-like mask while also wearing a yellow tiger costume. However, it was later cleared that he was not feeling well which led to his escort while no one had acted violently. "I fell ill and the police brought me to the hospital and got me treated. Now I am feeling much better. My name is Robi and I have come from Bangladesh," Robi said. What happened on Day 1? Having won the toss after a delayed start to the match, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in 60 years to choose bowling. The Indian skipper’s decision proved to be worthy as they got the better of Zakir Hasan for a duck having faced 24 balls before heading back to the pavilion. Shadman Islam soon followed him as he was dismissed for 24 off 36 balls. The partnership of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) and Mominul Haque restructured the innings. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour Rain would again play its part as the umpires finally decided to call off Day 1 at 2:56 pm. At the Stumps on Day 1, Mominul Haque was batting on 40 while Mushfiqur Rahim was on 6 with Bangladesh on 107/3. Akash Deep scalped two wickets while Ashwin bagged one in a day-curtailed contest. Ashwin breaks Kumble’s record On the fifth ball of the 29th over, Ashwin scalped the wicket of Shanto which saw him write yet another chapter in his illustrious career. The veteran all-rounder now has 420 wickets in the Test format on Asian soil surpassing Kumble’s tally. In fact, only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan with 612 wickets has more success on Asian soil.

Watch: Bangladesh fan Tiger Roby escorted from Green Park Stadium in Kanpur

Alisson Becker is ready to return from injury for Liverpool's trip to Premier League strugglers Wolves, manager Arne Slot said on Friday.

The first-choice goalkeeper has missed the past two games, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising, but Slot said the Brazilian was in line to play on Saturday.

"He trained yesterday a part of our session with the group, so we're expecting him to do the whole session today," Slot said at his pre-match press conference.

"So we think he is available but of course we have to train today.

"And of course we're really happy with Alisson being back but I want to emphasise the fact that Caoimhin did really well in the two games he was in goal for us, so another example of me having two, and I think even three, good options in certain positions."

Liverpool are second in the Premier League, just one point behind champions Manchester City, with four wins from their first five matches.

Slot, in the early days of his reign after replacing Jurgen Klopp, said it had been a "good start, but not a perfect one".

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"I think it's been a positive start, with the small disappointment of losing at home against Nottingham Forest," he said.

"Every home game you lose is a disappointment, especially if it's not against a team that's competing for a top-four position, although you never know what Nottingham Forest are going to do this season."

The Dutchman added: "The style we play, the way we play, it's still very close to what you guys were used to for nine years, which is quite normal because we almost have all the same players Jurgen had.

"Keeping the results going is a good thing. Again, I have to mention that the fixture list has been good to us."

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Alisson Becker is ready to return from injury for Liverpool's trip to Premier League strugglers Wolves, manager Arne Slot said on Friday. The first-choice goalkeeper has missed the past two games, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising, but Slot said the Brazilian was in line to play on Saturday.

Alisson Becker is ready to return from injury for Liverpool's trip to Premier League strugglers Wolves, manager Arne Slot said on Friday. The first-choice goalkeeper has missed the past two games, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising, but Slot said the Brazilian was in line to play on Saturday. "He trained yesterday a part of our session with the group, so we're expecting him to do the whole session today," Slot said at his pre-match press conference. "So we think he is available but of course we have to train today. "And of course we're really happy with Alisson being back but I want to emphasise the fact that Caoimhin did really well in the two games he was in goal for us, so another example of me having two, and I think even three, good options in certain positions." Liverpool are second in the Premier League, just one point behind champions Manchester City, with four wins from their first five matches. Slot, in the early days of his reign after replacing Jurgen Klopp, said it had been a "good start, but not a perfect one". ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour "I think it's been a positive start, with the small disappointment of losing at home against Nottingham Forest," he said. "Every home game you lose is a disappointment, especially if it's not against a team that's competing for a top-four position, although you never know what Nottingham Forest are going to do this season." The Dutchman added: "The style we play, the way we play, it's still very close to what you guys were used to for nine years, which is quite normal because we almost have all the same players Jurgen had. "Keeping the results going is a good thing. Again, I have to mention that the fixture list has been good to us." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Premier League: Alisson ready to return for Liverpool, says coach Arne Slot

It was rain-curtailed yet impactful Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh as the hosts began their quest for a whitewash over their neighbours. With just 35 overs bowled on Day 1 of the Kanpur Test, the match was called off with Ravichandran Ashwin adding one more feather to his hat. With his solitary wicket on the day, he broke Anil Kumble’s record for most wickets on Asian soil for an Indian.

<h2>Rain plays spoilsport</h2>

Having won the toss after a delayed start to the match, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in 60 years to choose bowling. The Indian skipper’s decision proved to be worthy as they got the better of Zakir Hasan for a duck having faced 24 balls before heading back to the pavilion. Shadman Islam soon followed him as he was dismissed for 24 off 36 balls. The partnership of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) and Mominul Haque restructured the innings.

Rain would again play its part as the umpires finally decided to call off Day 1 at 2:56 pm. At the Stumps on Day 1, Mominul Haque was batting on 40 while Mushfiqur Rahim was on 6 with Bangladesh on 107/3. Akash Deep scalped two wickets while Ashwin bagged one in a day-curtailed contest.

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<h2>Ashwin breaks Kumble’s record</h2>

On the fifth ball of the 29th over, Ashwin scalped the wicket of Shanto which saw him write yet another chapter in his illustrious career. The veteran all-rounder now has 420 wickets in the Test format on Asian soil surpassing Kumble’s tally. In fact, only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan with 612 wickets has more success on Asian soil.

<h2>Most Test wickets in Asia</h2>

612 M Muralidaran

420 R Ashwin*

419 Anil Kumble

354 Rangana Herath

300 Harbhajan Singh

India will look to take advantage of the overcast conditions in Kanpur on Day 2 as they look to stamp their authority on the contest.

It was rain-curtailed yet impactful Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh as the hosts began their quest for a whitewash over their neighbours.

It was rain-curtailed yet impactful Day 1 of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh as the hosts began their quest for a whitewash over their neighbours. With just 35 overs bowled on Day 1 of the Kanpur Test, the match was called off with Ravichandran Ashwin adding one more feather to his hat. With his solitary wicket on the day, he broke Anil Kumble’s record for most wickets on Asian soil for an Indian. Rain plays spoilsport Having won the toss after a delayed start to the match, Rohit Sharma became the first captain in 60 years to choose bowling. The Indian skipper’s decision proved to be worthy as they got the better of Zakir Hasan for a duck having faced 24 balls before heading back to the pavilion. Shadman Islam soon followed him as he was dismissed for 24 off 36 balls. The partnership of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) and Mominul Haque restructured the innings. Rain would again play its part as the umpires finally decided to call off Day 1 at 2:56 pm. At the Stumps on Day 1, Mominul Haque was batting on 40 while Mushfiqur Rahim was on 6 with Bangladesh on 107/3. Akash Deep scalped two wickets while Ashwin bagged one in a day-curtailed contest. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour Ashwin breaks Kumble’s record On the fifth ball of the 29th over, Ashwin scalped the wicket of Shanto which saw him write yet another chapter in his illustrious career. The veteran all-rounder now has 420 wickets in the Test format on Asian soil surpassing Kumble’s tally. In fact, only Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan with 612 wickets has more success on Asian soil. Most Test wickets in Asia 612 M Muralidaran 420 R Ashwin* 419 Anil Kumble 354 Rangana Herath 300 Harbhajan Singh India will look to take advantage of the overcast conditions in Kanpur on Day 2 as they look to stamp their authority on the contest.

IND vs BAN: Rain plays spoilsport on Day 1 of Kanpur Test after Ravi Ashwin breaks Anil Kumble's record

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